I adore FSG, it defines curls like nothing else, but I sometimes wish it could be less crunchy. I like hair to be soft and moveable. My recipe now is 1/4 cup FS + 2 Cups water. Add 2 tbsp glycerine + 1 tbsp jojoba oil. I don't use a leavein thinking this recipe serves as both a leavein and gel. I have 4a hair which loves glycerin even in the winter. Trick is for hair to be so moisturized with the water from freshly washed hair (first day) or water spray bottle (2nd, 3rd ...day) that the glycerin is happy and not drying your hair by sucking the moisture out of the hair.

Last week, I defrosted 4 oz and added 1/2 t of Sugragel AOF. It was incredible. Our dewpoint was -6. My hair looked great. I've used it 3 times with different products underneath--and it was good with everything. It even held up in snow/sleet/rain, as well as a day with really high wind gusts.

What an amazing recipe. I'm def gonna try it, if I can. I have two questions, Kathymack. First (this is my dumb question), what is EW SAJ? And second (less dumb I hope), where do you purchase your sucragel? I know it can only be obtained in bulk, but could you point me toward a website that sells it? Your signature picture is just gorgeous btw; I have major hair envy.

Hi!
Months ago i did 2 recipes: in one I put some glycerin, didn't put any in the other.
The FSg with glycerin made my hair crunchy, so i didn't use it anymore in my FSG.

My basic recipe is:
250ml of water
40gr of seeds
0.6% preservative

I put the seeds in the water, wait until the water boil then i leave the pot on the heat until the mix is simmering.
Simmering means that it has reached the right consistency
Sometimes after sifting i put the seeds in another bit of water (about 1/2glass)and let it boil again.

Once i mix half conditioner and half FSG but the mix lost its consistency and became very fluid after few days.

Wurly girl, I see glycerin works differently for some. I love love the idea of doing half conditioner and half FSG. Never thought of that so it is good I asked for suggestions. I am going to try this on my next Cowash on Saturday and let you know how I like it. I may try it with either a leavein like KKKT, Shea Moisture Coconut and Hibiscus Milk, or a heavier product like Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie. Thanks again.

What an amazing recipe. I'm def gonna try it, if I can. I have two questions, Kathymack. First (this is my dumb question), what is EW SAJ? And second (less dumb I hope), where do you purchase your sucragel? I know it can only be obtained in bulk, but could you point me toward a website that sells it? Your signature picture is just gorgeous btw; I have major hair envy.

Wurly girl, I see glycerin works differently for some. I love love the idea of doing half conditioner and half FSG. Never thought of that so it is good I asked for suggestions. I am going to try this on my next Cowash on Saturday and let you know how I like it. I may try it with either a leavein like KKKT, Shea Moisture Coconut and Hibiscus Milk, or a heavier product like Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie. Thanks again.

Originally Posted by rmc2

YVW!
I usually style my hair putting some drops of light conditioner (no cones) and then FSG, i was wondering to do an all-in-one product so i mixed conditioner and FSG.
But something got wrong and i had to throw it away
Now i put them one after the other or mix conditioner and FSG directly in my palm
Let me know how your hair react to this ^_^

What an amazing recipe. I'm def gonna try it, if I can. I have two questions, Kathymack. First (this is my dumb question), what is EW SAJ? And second (less dumb I hope), where do you purchase your sucragel? I know it can only be obtained in bulk, but could you point me toward a website that sells it? Your signature picture is just gorgeous btw; I have major hair envy.

What an amazing recipe. I'm def gonna try it, if I can. I have two questions, Kathymack. First (this is my dumb question), what is EW SAJ? And second (less dumb I hope), where do you purchase your sucragel? I know it can only be obtained in bulk, but could you point me toward a website that sells it? Your signature picture is just gorgeous btw; I have major hair envy.

Last week, I defrosted 4 oz and added 1/2 t of Sugragel AOF. It was incredible. Our dewpoint was -6. My hair looked great. I've used it 3 times with different products underneath--and it was good with everything. It even held up in snow/sleet/rain, as well as a day with really high wind gusts.

Originally Posted by kathymack

Kathymack, thanks for the recipe! I'd really like to try (a part of) this recipe. But I don't really understand how many cups of liquids you actually boil.

So, you have 1 cup of water with flax seeds + 2 cups of water with the marshmallow and burdock roots and then 4 cups of extra water? That seems a lot of liquids to me (Sorry if this is a stupid question)

Last week, I defrosted 4 oz and added 1/2 t of Sugragel AOF. It was incredible. Our dewpoint was -6. My hair looked great. I've used it 3 times with different products underneath--and it was good with everything. It even held up in snow/sleet/rain, as well as a day with really high wind gusts.

Originally Posted by kathymack

Kathymack, thanks for the recipe! I'd really like to try (a part of) this recipe. But I don't really understand how many cups of liquids you actually boil.

So, you have 1 cup of water with flax seeds + 2 cups of water with the marshmallow and burdock roots and then 4 cups of extra water? That seems a lot of liquids to me (Sorry if this is a stupid question)

Originally Posted by rapunzel4ever

Yes, remember that you've soaked 1/4 c of seed (the regular recipe is 2 T of seed for every cup of water) which has soaked up a lot of the original liquid. The herbs also soak up some water. I add a thickener, too.

Kathymack, thanks for your quick reply. I really appreciate your input. I don't have a thickener I can use, so I wanted to make a batch without that. When I soak the flax seeds (do I leave them overnight?) and the herbs (overnight) how many cups of water should I add the next day before boiling? One or two?

Kathymack, thanks for your quick reply. I really appreciate your input. I don't have a thickener I can use, so I wanted to make a batch without that. When I soak the flax seeds (do I leave them overnight?) and the herbs (overnight) how many cups of water should I add the next day before boiling? One or two?

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2b-c/3a med/fine- low porosity- normal elasticity, BSL

Originally Posted by rapunzel4ever

I think you'll have to experiment and see what gets you to the consistency you want if your not using something to thicken it.